First of all a relief to restore a bit of pride in this fixture, being awfully embarrassing to be on the wrong end of the result I believe 5 times in a row. It was arguably one of the better performances that Blues had put in during that run of games, they looked comfortable on the ball and really pressed us well for a large portion, we looked to have a bit of a hangover from last week where we played much better. Ultimately good to immediately bounce back from last week in what was a real hard luck story and puts us in better stead in the league, this was probably the more favourable of upcoming fixtures.
The game looked set for a draw despite what I said about Blues performance, their best chances were a couple of threats from near post set piece deliveries. We did step up the intensity second half, Mowatt missed a sitter and for some reason can't place the BTA chance although know he had one. Before the game the bench looked extremely advantageous for us, the best it had looked in a while particularly on rotating on an attacking front which was needed. It was nice to see those subs made with I think varying success but it did ultimately make the difference.
In terms of general performances, and the subs, I though Yokuslu looked a class above at times, like last week. Dispelling a few pacy Blues attacks with good positioning, strength and composure. Furlong was consistent at marauding, good aerially as he usually is and an excellent assist. Weimann did nothing apart from the important bit, very instinctive, will come in handy. Johnstone looked lively and from early impressions will be the best addition. I thought Marshall looked particularly out of his depth, very much looked like the young man playing in an age category and physical ability beyond his level, it was quite alarming to see him get outpaced by one of the slow Blues CB'S after coming on. Although he did a have a nice involvement in the build up to the goal.
I vote Fellows for MOTM, I believe I forgot to mention last week how much I was hoping he would start that game with his building momentum and he looked very good when coming on, I was pleased to see him start yesterday as I feared he would be drifted to the back of the queue with the incomings. He was direct as ever, comfortable with going either side and using both feet. He picked up as the game progressed, drawing plenty of fouls and they were really struggling with him. As the subs transpired I was hoping each time he would survive the hook as he looked our liveliest threat. He survived the first few and then to be fair perhaps fatigue was a fair enough reason for him to come off at the end. One of our most exciting players at the moment and he looks relatively composed whilst doing that, taking the fouls and then going again.
